Forest Beach · Hilton Head Island, SC
23 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · View on Google Maps →
The largest oceanfront complex in Forest Beach — 368 units across two phases with two pools, covered parking, security gate, BBQ grills, and the Tiki Hut beach bar steps away. Walking distance to Coligny Plaza.
Located in the South Forest Beach area of Forest Beach.
Seaside Villas is the largest oceanfront complex in the Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island, with 368 units across two phases (Seaside Villas I and Seaside Villas II) built in 1979. The sheer scale means two pools (one per phase), an oceanfront sundeck with swings, BBQ grills with picnic tables, a newly renovated boardwalk to the beach with a shower area, and the famous Tiki Hut beach bar literally steps from the property. Elevators serve each phase, and the complex has its own security gate providing access control even though Forest Beach is ungated.
The location delivers strong walkability without any gate fees or POA fees — a genuine savings compared to Sea Pines or Palmetto Dunes properties. Coligny Plaza with 60-plus shops, restaurants, and the Piggly Wiggly grocery store is less than a 10-minute walk. Lowcountry Celebration Park with its playground, amphitheater, and children's museum is about 10 minutes on foot. Seaside Villas residents get complimentary access to the nearby Player's Club gym. Parking includes under-building covered spaces plus additional surface lots.
The units are primarily compact 1BR/1BA layouts (518-843 square feet) with full kitchens, balconies, and ocean views. A notable difference from many buildings in our portfolio: laundry is coin-operated on each floor rather than in-unit. The pool is seasonal (April through October) and not heated. With 368 units, quality varies enormously — from beautifully renovated coastal modern interiors to original 1979 finishes. This is a building where researching your specific unit before booking is essential. The regime fee covers building and flood insurance, which is a plus for the budget-conscious traveler looking for oceanfront value on Hilton Head Island.
Our take: We have almost no data on this building — 1 unit, 1 PM, 1 assessment. That single unit looked nicely renovated, but in a complex this large (175-200 units), quality likely varies enormously. The pool is seasonal and not heated. Shared coin-op laundry, not in-unit. Good location near Coligny, but do your homework on the specific unit before booking.
Getting around: Very high. Excellent walkability to Coligny Plaza, beach, restaurants. Slightly closer to the Tiki Hut than Ocean Dunes. Security gate. No community-level gate fees.
1 Premium · 24 Comfortable · 3 Classic across 28 rated units
| Place | Type | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coligny Plaza | shopping/dining | <10 min walk | 60+ shops and restaurants, 3 min bike |
| Coligny Beach Park | beach access | ~10 min walk | Public beach |
| Piggly Wiggly | grocery | ~10 min walk | At Coligny Plaza |
| Tiki Hut | bar/restaurant | Steps / short beach walk | Oceanfront drinks, live music |
| Celebration Park | park/recreation | ~10 min walk | Playground, amphitheater |
| Player's Club gym | fitness | Nearby | Free access for Seaside Villas residents |
Typical 1BR sales $310,000-$367,500. Largest complex in Forest Beach at 368 units across 2 phases.
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